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Freight Carrier · Ocala, FL

BUTCHER TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC

Name: BUTCHER TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC
Address: 2115 NW 35TH ST, OCALA, FL, 34475, US
Telephone: (352) 622-7580

2115 NW 35TH ST · Ocala, FL 34475

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #680879
USDOT #812531 USDOT Active

25
Power Units
20
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

BUTCHER TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC is a Ocala, FL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Florida. This company has 25 truck(s) in their fleet and 20 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-680879 and their USDOT number is 812531.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/20/2025 · last updated Oct 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 01/20/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 1,723,037 (2020)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Grain, Feed, Hay
Beverages
Paper Products
Agricultural / Farm Supplies
Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 6 states over the past 24 months: FL (16), VA (4), NC (2), MD (2), PA (1), NM (1). Home base: Ocala, Florida.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated Oct 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
2
Tow
3
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.88 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.75 2 Vehicle Maintenance 8.33 6 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

26
Total
16
Clean
10
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 17 unique codes

Critical 4

393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft1× OOS×1 SW 6
396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake2× OOS×2 SW 4
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Hours of Service 2

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.34A1-ELDDFNHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours1× SW 5

Unsafe Driving 2

392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 9

393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.1× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× SW 3
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address

BUTCHER TRANSPORTATION SERVICE INC
2115 NW 35TH ST
OCALA, FL 34475

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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